Harness Analyst – Winton 24th December

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 12:08pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Winton selections 24th December 2022

Best Bet:  R9   Amass

Best Value:  R5   Mad Jack

Race 1

Escobar (6) Tidy last start and looks hardest to beat in this field. Top selection
Ariella (4) In great form and the one to test the favourite in this. Include
Owes Me Dough (5) Fair last start but probably only running for place money in this

Race 2

Kenny’s Charm (6) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hardest to beat in this field
Dame Margot Fonteyn (5) Trialing ok and has some speed. Can run top three here with luck
Contessa’s Pride (3) Big improver from fresh up run. Needs manners but has place claims

Race 3

Tisbury Rocks (10) Impressive run for second last start and track suits. Top selection
Durrant (7) Disappointing last start but better than that. One for longer odds in this
Stunin Star (4) Conditions suit and top driver booked. Chance in an even field

Race 4

The Vicar Of Dibley (8) Wide draw but has plenty of speed. Could surprise if she gets handy
Robyn X (4) Good second last start and should improve. Chance at longer odds
Netherton Franco (3) Nice draw and change of stable. Likely to be a big improver for this

Race 5

Mad Jack (3) Unlucky last start and only needs manners to be a good chance at nice money
Groovy L’Amour (5) Has been freshened and trainer does well here. Can win with luck
Our Golden Kenny (11) Good win on debut and a slight freshen up for this. Needed here

Race 6

Duke Of Scotland (3) Underrated pacer who will get his chance here. Hard to beat
Better Be Watching (13) Been disappointing but she can run a nice race if caught in the right mood
Ohoka Connor (1) Likely to get a good run handy. Track suits and he can go close in this field

Race 7

Emerald Abbey (7) Disappointing last start but top driver booked. Major player in this
Melton Mafia (2) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims
Franco Huntington (1) Should get a good run on the fence from the draw. Include

Race 8

Pyramid Mystic (7) Just pipped last start but likely to be on the speed again here. Needed
Cody Banner (12) Has ability but needs a good trip to figure. Has place claims with luck
Jordan Anne (8) Freshened for this and has a big motor. Big chance if fully fit

Race 9

Amass (1) Certainty beaten last start and likely to race near the speed. Top selection
Miki Knows (9) Too good last start and drawn for a trail in this. Could surprise
Prima Donna (2) Has plenty of speed and will race handy. Winning claims

by Harness Analyst